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Join Historian Doug Kenck-Crispin as we visit locations of famous saloons, bars and bordellos, card rooms and gambling dens, some of which are still in operation today! The tour will meet at Thirsty Lion Pub. Feel free to stop by early for a pint and grub! The tour will “end” outside of Mary’s Club, one of Portland’s most hallowed strip clubs*. At the conclusion of the tour, you can join Doug inside for an adult beverage!

Spend 2014 Thanksgiving weekend with Portland, Oregon’s sinful past! In addition to the shanghaiers and con men, always on the prowl, saloons, gambling halls and bordellos also thrived in “Whitechapel,” “The North End,” or Old Town, as we know it today. Some of these storied establishments have come and gone, but others have survived, and many say that Portland, or “Strip City,” still has that vulgar and rugged reputation to this day.

Halloween weekend is finally here and Portland really knows how to celebrate! Check our our HUGE list of Halloween Events and Scary happenings to fill your weekend with dancing, spirits and just plain spooky stuff! Recover into Saturday with the Portland Spirit Gorge Cruise or the WineUp Day of the Dead Hangover Celebration. Don’t miss Oregon’s big game vs Stanford and Now’s the best time to get your Season Passes for Mt. Hood Meadows! Portland’s Largest Garage Sale is at Portland Expo and comedy masters Sarah Colonna & Anthony Jeselnik are in town, too!

In addition to the shanghaiers and con men, always on the prowl, saloons, gambling halls and bordellos also thrived in “Whitechapel,” “The North End,” or Old Town, as we know it today. Some of these storied establishments have come and gone, but others have survived, and many say that Portland, or “Strip City,” still has that vulgar and rugged reputation to this day.

The weekend is finally here and we have loads to things to check out this week. The Fall Home & Garden Show starts today and continues through Sunday. Learn some new things about Portland on Shanghaiers, Saloons & Skullduggery sinful past walking tour. Several Corn Mazes are fully operational, so take advantage of this lovely weather and grab your pumpkin! And get in the Halloween spirit this weekend at H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival & Cthulhucon or at a creepy showing of The Turn by the Reformers!

In addition to the shanghaiers and con men, always on the prowl, saloons, gambling halls and bordellos also thrived in “Whitechapel,” “The North End,” or Old Town, as we know it today. Some of these storied establishments have come and gone, but others have survived, and many say that Portland, or “Strip City,” still has that vulgar and rugged reputation to this day.

The weekend is back and so is the heat! Stay cool inside at several theater productions including Festival of One Acts, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, & Murder on the Ganges! Celebrate the bounty at Portland Farmers Market Tomato Turn On or get lost in the Corn Maze @ Bella Organic Pumpkin Patch. Jade District International Night Market returns Saturday and the Vaux’s Swifts are back in town! + Run with thousands of happy people at the Color Run!

In addition to the shanghaiers and con men, always on the prowl, saloons, gambling halls and bordellos also thrived in “Whitechapel,” “The North End,” or Old Town, as we know it today. Some of these storied establishments have come and gone, but others have survived, and many say that Portland, or “Strip City,” still has that vulgar and rugged reputation to this day.

In addition to the shanghaiers and con men, always on the prowl, saloons, gambling halls and bordellos also thrived in “Whitechapel,” “The North End,” or Old Town, as we know it today. Some of these storied establishments have come and gone, but others have survived, and many say that Portland, or “Strip City,” still has that vulgar and rugged reputation to this day.

In addition to the shanghaiers and con men, always on the prowl, saloons, gambling halls and bordellos also thrived in “Whitechapel,” “The North End,” or Old Town, as we know it today. Some of these storied establishments have come and gone, but others have survived, and many say that Portland, or “Strip City,” still has that vulgar and rugged reputation to this day.

In addition to the shanghaiers and con men, always on the prowl, saloons, gambling halls and bordellos also thrived in “Whitechapel,” “The North End,” or Old Town, as we know it today. Some of these storied establishments have come and gone, but others have survived, and many say that Portland, or “Strip City,” still has that vulgar and rugged reputation to this day.

The weekend is finally here and so is summer! The Cider will be pouring in the Pearl District at Cider Summit NW, and Sherry of all kinds will be featured at SherryfestWest @ Bar Vivant. Also, if you are looking for a nice trip check out the LARGE Astoria Music Festival at the coast or What The Festival in Dufur!

As a nexus for labor and shipping in the Pacific Northwest, Portland often had the repute of a rugged, rough and tumble town, more than willing to allow the miners, loggers, and fishermen an opportunity to part with their hard earned cash in whatever debaucherous manner they chose.

The weekend is finally here and there’s plenty of things to do! Try something new at the Bearded Lady Competition! Sample some nice Belgians at Cheers to Belgian Beers! Learn more about your city on A Walking Tour of Portland’s Sinful Past or with Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure.

In addition to the shanghaiers and con men, always on the prowl, saloons, gambling halls and bordellos also thrived in “Whitechapel,” “The North End,” or Old Town, as we know it today. Some of these storied establishments have come and gone, but others have survived, and many say that Portland, or “Strip City,” still has that vulgar and rugged reputation to this day.

In addition to the shanghaiers and con men, always on the prowl, saloons, gambling halls and bordellos also thrived in “Whitechapel,” “The North End,” or Old Town, as we know it today. Some of these storied establishments have come and gone, but others have survived, and many say that Portland, or “Strip City,” still has that vulgar and rugged reputation to this day.

As a nexus for labor and shipping in the Pacific Northwest, Portland often had the repute of a rugged, rough and tumble town, more than willing to allow the miners, loggers, and fishermen an opportunity to part with their hard earned cash in whatever debaucherous manner they chose.

The holiday weekend is here and so are signs of spring! We’re halfway through Portland Dining Month, be sure to enter to win dinner for a year. Get some great deals at Icebreaker’s Portland Friends & Family Sale. St. Patrick’s Day is Monday, so that means a lot of events are happening this weekend such as Kells Irish Pub’s huge multi-location all weekend party! See our calendar for more lucky ideas!

In addition to the shanghaiers and con men, always on the prowl, saloons, gambling halls and bordellos also thrived in “Whitechapel,” “The North End,” or Old Town, as we know it today. Some of these storied establishments have come and gone, but others have survived, and many say that Portland, or “Strip City,” still has that vulgar and rugged reputation to this day.

As a nexus for labor and shipping in the Pacific Northwest, Portland often had the repute of a rugged, rough and tumble town, more than willing to allow the miners, loggers, and fishermen an opportunity to part with their hard earned cash in whatever debaucherous manner they chose.

As a nexus for labor and shipping in the Pacific Northwest, Portland often had the repute of a rugged, rough and tumble town, more than willing to allow the miners, loggers, and fishermen an opportunity to part with their hard earned cash in whatever debaucherous manner they chose.